Manager, Social, Environment, and Regulatory Approvals (SERA)
Manager, Social, Environment, and Regulatory Approvals (SERA)
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Job Description
Closing Date: June 30 2025
Teck is a leading Canadian resource company focused on responsibly providing the metals essential for global development and the energy transition while caring for the people communities and land that we love.
Tecks two regional business units North America and Latin America oversee Tecks assets through all phases of safe sustainable development operation and closure. The business units are supported by enterprise-wide functions that set strategic direction establish standards and provide governance as well as supporting the business through shared services centres of excellence and business partnering.
Reporting to the Regional Director of Environment for the North America region the Social Environment and Regulatory Approvals (SERA) Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of the regulatory approvals process for the Schaft Creek Projects. This includes the SERA process detailed plans to support all stages and risk management.
This outstanding candidate will engage in meaningful relationships and develop applications consistent with provincial/federal environmental assessment. They will lead the implementation of strategies to achieve Free Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) in collaboration with Indigenous Peoples.
This position will work closely with the Schaft Creek Project team North America Regional Director of Community and Indigenous Relations as well as other leaders within the organization! This motivated incumbent possesses exceptional leadership interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage with personnel and the intricacies involved in partner engagement. The SERA Manager must be self-motivated collaborate well across multi-disciplinary teams have strong organizational skills alongside have a technical understanding of environmental fields.
Dont miss out on this outstanding opportunity to be part of one of Canadas leading mining companies and join our team!
Responsibilities:
- Be a courageous safety leader adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
- Lead a diverse team of project personnel and consultants and cultivate a workplace culture based on respect collaboration inclusivity and responsibility
- Build effective relationships with government representatives regulators Indigenous communities communities of interest and environmental organizations
- Liaise directly with Indigenous Peoples to build trust-based respectful and sustained relationships recognizing rights and knowledge systems
- Work collaboratively with Indigenous Peoples to support their decision-making processes and advance the project in a manner consistent with achieving FPIC
- Implement Indigenous engagement strategies that reflect their priorities and support mutual benefits over the life of the project
- Build effective internal relationships to advance project stages including project steering technical and SERA committees
- Develop a comprehensive SERA Execution Plan that outlines the overall strategy for the projects life cycle. This includes detailed plans for upcoming stages with all governmental and regulatory approval
- Curate detailed engagement strategies for communities Indigenous Peoples government and regulatory engagement and communications
Additionally the role must:
- Manage the collection of social and environmental baseline data. Oversee the preparation and review of the social environmental impact assessment and approval packages for the project
- Ensure alignment with Teck policies and standards including Sustainability Management Standards and the Indigenous Peoples Policy
- Coordinate negotiations with: government regulatory agencies Indigenous government organizations and lease holders on conditions commitments agreements and mitigation actions
- Identify key risks issues and opportunities related to advancement of Tecks business strategy including the strategic direction for regulatory approvals
- Develop a register of SERA-related risks as part of the overall project risk register
- Establish resource plans and budgets ensuring the optimum mix of consultants contractors and internal resources
- Fulfill reporting obligations (i.e. written and presentations) to facilitate seamless integration with broader project team and senior management on the SERA status
- Manage commitments conditions and strategies to the successful transition to operational teams. Support their fulfillment of project commitments and regulatory compliance
- Provide mentorship to team members and consultants. This includes alignment with Project Delivery and SERA frameworks participation in risk analyses and providing direction on project scope and issues resolution
Qualifications:
- Degree or equivalent experience in environmental-related field or engineering
- 10 years of demonstrated experience in leading environmental assessments alongside sophisticated regulatory applications for major mining ornatural resource projects through provincial and federal processes
- Knowledge of relevant legislations is considered an asset. This includes environmental assessment legislation BC Mines Act BC Water Sustainability Act BC Environmental Management Act federal Fisheries Act Federal Impact Assessment Act
- A high level of scientific knowledge and practical experience in mining areas such as regulatory approvals water and air quality management ecological/human health risk assessments etc
- Sophisticated written verbal and interpersonal communication and presentation skills in diverse settings
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships with people at all levels of the organization and government officials Indigenous groups and other communities to influence outcomes
- Strong leadership skills including ability to manage a technically-diverse staff and consultants to leverage abilities and provide support where vital
- A critical thinker who resolves problems with rational and suitable solutions in a timely and decisive manner
- Motivated and adaptable self-starter who can manage projects simultaneously in a fast paced environment
- Ability to travel approximately 30% on average annually
- High degree of critical thinking and analytical skills with strong technical writing skills
- Show curiosity through asking well formulated questions and by taking personal risk to raise points of creative tension
- Deliver with a fit-for-purpose approach focusing on the key levers or inputs that have a material impact on positive outcomes and results
- Ability to represent Teck and the project in potentially challenging public settings
$147000 - $182000 a year
The actual base salary offered is determined based on the successful candidates relevant experience skills and competencies and considers internal equity.
Why Join Us
At Teck we offer more than just a job we provide a pathway to personal and professional enrichment. With captivating projects set against stunning backdrops a culture of inclusivity and collaboration and boundless opportunities to learn and grow joining us means embracing a fulfilling and dynamic career adventure.
Teck employees receive access to our total rewards program and comprehensive benefits package that promote physical mental financial and emotional well-being. This includes but is not limited to:
Annual Performance Bonus
Profit Share Plan
Health Spending Account
Personal Spending Account
Extended Health Care
Dental and Vision Care
Employer Paid Pension Plan
Life Insurance and Disability Coverage
Paid Sick Leave Vacation and Holidays
Virtual Telemedicine and additional support for overall well-being
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Salary Range:
Salary Range:
$147000 - $182000
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
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